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St. Katharine Drexel Fourth Sunday in Lent 15 March 2015

PASSAGES IN CHRIST

We Pray in Hope that God’s healing power may touch those who are sick, especially Phil

Aiken, Ruth Anderson, David Baldwin, Jr., Sam Bilotta, Victoria Boyer, George Brown, Beth Cangemi,

Michael Carretta, Dennis Carroll, Christine Chandler, Barbara Christoff, Bob Dacey, Paulette Daniels, Olivia Dowell, Mansuet D’Souza, Marion Embrey, Lou Eskuchen, Chrissy Essig, Nancy Essig, Bartholomew Forze, David Funsch, Diane Gouin, John Gregoire, Richard Hastings, Chris Hausknecht, Grady Hoffman, Mark Kavanaugh, Carol Kuba, Margaret Leone, Maryanne Letini, Michael Leutz, William Libert, Elaine Lofink, Xia Martinez, Louise McAleavy, Grace McGraw, Christine Miller, Monday Mogollon, Joe Montney, Doan Thi Nhân, Peg O’Hara, Harvey Pelletier, Jace Quinn, Pat Reifsnider, Mary Frances Rellick, Joann Ryan, Mary Ryan, Hollie Santay, Joseph Sienkiewicz, Jean Smith, Jacqueline Speelman, Neil Stitely, Pam Stribbling, Camille Turgeon, Edna Wachter, Judy Wahl, Cobie Walschot, Ann Warner, Rita Weygandt, and Maria Louisa Wilkes. May our prayers offer them inner strength.

We Pray in Trust that all who have died will be welcomed into the peace of God’s Kingdom, especially Joe Buzy. With Christ they journey to new life.

We Pray for the Gift of Peace in the world and the safety of those working for peace through the military services at home and abroad, especially Joseph Battle, Kraig Chandler, Mark Deemers, Kai Huber, Andrew McAlevy, Keith Michael, Michael Reid, and Kurt Schaecher.

Please contact the Parish Office with your prayer requests.

Next Weekend (22 March 2015) Scripture Readings Jeremiah 31:31-34 Hebrews 5:7-9 John 12:20-33

In the Gathering Space: Gift Cards Easter Egg Hunt Sign-up Volunteer Party Sign-up

Second Collection: Building Fund

The Sacrament of Reconciliation: Lent is the perfect time to examine your life and make a good confession. Regional Reconciliation Services are scheduled at 7:30 PM in area parishes during the coming weeks:

• Monday 16 March ................... Saint Katharine Drexel • Tuesday 24 March .. St. Peter the Apostle, Libertytown • Wednesday 25 March .... St. Ignatius Loyola, Ijamsville

This Week in Our Parish Sunday 15 March 10:15 AM RCIA...................... School Conference Room 10:15 AM Youth Choir...............................Music Room 12:00 PM African Faith Community ......................Stage 4:00 PM Blue & Gold Banquet .................McElroy Hall

Monday 16 March 10:30 AM Weekday Mass ..................................Chapel 11:00 AM Bereavement Ministry ............... Parish Office 7:00 PM Katie's Ladies ...........................Media Center 7:30 PM Reconciliation Service ................McElroy Hall

Tuesday 17 March 9:15 AM Weekday Mass ..................................Chapel

Wednesday 18 March 6:00 PM Youth Band...............................Music Room

Thursday 19 March 12:00 PM Pray & Play Group ................... Piraino Home 7:00 PM Adult Choir........................................Chapel 7:00 PM Boy Scout Meeting ....................Music Room

Friday 20 March 6:30 AM Weekday Mass ...................................Chapel 6:15 PM Lenten Meal ...............................McElroy Hall 7:00 PM Lenten Prayer ............................McElroy Hall 7:00 PM L'Arche Event ............................Media Center

Saturday 21 March 10:00 AM First Eucharist Retreat ...............Media Center 3:30 PM Passion Narrative Class..............Media Center

Sunday 22 March 10:15 AM RCIA....................... School Conference Room 10:15 AM Youth Choir................................Music Room 4:45 PM TGIF Shared Meal .....................McElroy Hall 5:30 PM Baptism Preparation ..School Conference Rm. 5:30 PM TGIF Prayer & Program .............McElroy Hall

Last Weekend (8 March 2015) Attendance at Mass........................................... 961 Registered Households ..................................... 877 Number of Parishioners ..................................2,982 Weekly Offering Envelopes .............................................. $7,776.00 Electronic Transfer ................................. $5,721.00 Loose .................................................... $1,147.00 Total.................................................... $14,644.00

Other Offerings Poor Box................................................... $683.00 Food Bank .......................................................241

Calendar Scheduling for the 2015–2016 Year will soon begin. It is important that all groups (social activities, scouts, Knights of Columbus and Katies Ladies, and committees plan ahead and turn in dates for activities and meetings from July 2015 through June 2016 to the Parish Office by Monday 27 March. Please call the Parish Office for more information or with any questions you may have.


FREDERICK COUNTY CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

SAINT JOHN REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL (Frederick):Co-Ed Elementary Pre-K-8, 301-662-6722 www.sjrcs.org

VISITATION ACADEMY (Frederick): Girls Elementary Pre K-8, 301-662-2814 www.thevisitationacademy.org

MOTHER SETON SCHOOL (Emmitsburg): Co-Ed Elementary Pre K-8, 301-447-3161 www.mothersetonschool.org

ST. THOMAS MORE ACADEMY (Buckeystown): Co-Ed Elementary Pre-K3-8, 240-490-5479 stmamd.org

SAINT JOHN’S CATHOLIC PREP (Frederick): Co-Ed Secondary, 301-662-4210 www.saintjohnsprep.org

MOUNT ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY (Emmitsburg) Undergraduate and Graduate, 301-447-5214 www.msmary.edu

Fr. Keith’s Korner Fr. Keith’s Korner Fr. Keith’s Korner Fr. Keith’s Korner Each year on Palm Sunday we celebrate a

parish Seder Meal, which is a Jewish ritual meal recalling the Passover event. It is thought that the Last Supper was possibly a Passover Seder Meal. At our parish, each household brings a dish to share, and it is a spiritual way for families to begin Holy Week. Please use the form available at the Information Center to register and take part in this special evening. The season of Lent is the most appropriate time during the liturgical year to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and you will notice that Pope Francis so often focuses on the mercy of God in his remarks. There are three regional Reconciliation Services scheduled in the next two weeks in our area, and I hope you will consider celebrating this sacrament of God's mercy. The first takes place this Monday 16 March right here at our parish, and the other opportunities are listed on a bulletin insert this week. Hopefully, one of these times will benefit your family's spiritual journey during Lent. Now that we experienced some warmer weather this week, it is more natural to think about things like softball! We jointly sponsor a softball team in the Frederick County Church Softball League, and practices will be starting next weekend. Please use the information elsewhere in this bulletin to sign-up for our team sometime this week. Our Social Justice Ministry is co-sponsoring (with Saint John the Evangelist) an interesting seminar on Catholic Social Teaching concerning poverty, which will focus on the root causes of poverty, encourage service to those in need, and empower advocacy for societal change. Starting after Easter, this seminar will be held here in the Media Center, and is described more fully on an insert in the bulletin this weekend. Thanks to everyone who attended or supported in any way the annual Drexel Ball this weekend!

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CAPITAL CAMPAIGNCAPITAL CAMPAIGNCAPITAL CAMPAIGNCAPITAL CAMPAIGN REPORT REPORT REPORT REPORT

The generosity of this faith community has enabled us to reach our capital campaign goal! All additional gifts help to reduce the size of our mortgage, so please make your campaign pledge if you have not already done so!

Capital Campaign Goal ......................... $1,850,000 Total of Pledges Made.......................... $1,897,827 Percent of Goal Achieved ..................................... 102% Total of Cash Received.................................... $868,062 Households Participating ..........................................379

The Season of Lent

“The Salvation Paradox”

Rice Bowls are available at the Information Center for use at home as a family Lenten devotion. Having one simple meal a week at home, praying about those who experience hunger around the world on a regular basis can help your family experience this special season.

Donations support the work of Catholic Relief Services.

A Lenten Prayer Booklet for family activities during Lent is available at the Information Center. Please note the booklet "It's All About Love" is dated 2014. That is a misprint - the book is for Lent 2015.

Lenten Fridays will be observed at Saint Katharine Drexel with a simple meal of soup and bread (you bring the bread, we provide the soup) at 6:15 PM followed by various Lenten prayer experiences at 7:00 PM. This is a great way to make Lent a special time for your family. Check the purple bulletin insert for more information.


SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION

BAPTISM: Preparation sessions are scheduled regularly and announced in the bulletin. Parents are encouraged to attend while preparing for the arrival of their child. For more information, contact the Parish Office.

FIRST RECONCILIATION AND FIRST EUCHARIST: Family preparation sessions are scheduled in the fall and spring each year for children desiring to celebrate these sacraments, including those in Catholic Schools. For information call the Parish Office.

MARRIAGE: Couples desiring to celebrate the Sacrament of Marriage should contact the Parish Office at least six months prior to the anticipated date to allow time for the required preparation sessions.

CONFIRMATION: Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation can be started anytime in High School and flexes to adjust to the needs of students. Ongoing Faith Formation participation is required. Contact the Parish Office for more information.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA): Adults interested in joining the Catholic Faith? Contact the Parish Office for more information.

Catholic School News �� Mother Seton School Tickets for the annual Mother Seton School raffle are available. Prizes range from $100 to $3,000 and the cost is $10 per ticket. The raffle drawing will take place on Saturday 12 May during the annual carnival. If you know a family in the parish whose children attend Mother Seton, you may purchase the tickets directly from them. Raffle tickets are also available by contacting Pauline Jascur (301-447-3407).

�� Saint John Regional Catholic School Walk-in Wednesdays: Join us any Wednesday from 9:00–11:00 AM. Prospective parents are invited to visit St. John Regional Catholic School and tour the Pre-K through 8th grade classrooms. Come and see firsthand who our National Blue Ribbon and STEM school offers the best education in the area. Tuition discounts apply for parishioners. Before and after-care are available. Contact Karen O'Boyle at [email protected] or call 301-662-6722 for additional information.

SJRCS bus service is available from Brunswick, Jefferson, Middletown, Mount Airy, Urbana, Holly Hills, and Spring Ridge.

�� Saint John's Catholic Prep Please join the Catholic Prep community for its 34th Annual Soiree - "Boots and Bling - to be held at the campus in Buckeystown on 28 March at 6:00 PM. This year's exciting event includes elegant western fare; beer, wine, and hard lemonade; live and silent auction; and dancing to a live band. Attire is Cowboy Chic. Tickets are $65 per person.

Also, don't miss a chance to WIN BIG. Buy a $100 raffle ticket (only 100 will be sold and over half have already

been purchased) for a chance to spend 9 days and 8 nights in paradise - 4 nights on Maui and 4 nights on the big island of Hawaii. In addition,

the winner will receive $1,500 toward your air travel expenses. You do not need to be present to win. Visit www.saintjohnsprep.org to purchase Soiree or raffle tickets.

Scholarship Information

Knott Scholarship Funds announces the availability of four-year, full tuition scholarships for the 2015-2016 These scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic achievement. Catholic students now in grade 4 or grade 8, living in Frederick County, may apply. Scholarships may be used to attend a Catholic elementary school or a Catholic high school within the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Information regarding qualifications and eligibility requirements, deadlines, and an application form may be obtained by visiting www.knottscholar.org. For additional information, please call 443-325-7884. The application deadline is 25 March 2015.

FREDERICK COUNTY PARISH TUITION ASSISTANCE FUND

This fund has now been established by eight parishes in southern Frederick County to aid families who wish their children to receive a faith-based elementary or high school education in Frederick County Catholic Schools. Beginning in 2015, a distribution committee composed of representatives of each participating parish (rather than the individual parishes themselves), will be determining the awards on the basis of financial need. The distribution committee uses the FACTS Grant &

Aid Assessment to conduct financial need evaluations. Families should apply through FACTS as in years past, making sure to indicate the school your child will attend, and the parish to which you

belong. We are grateful to the many parishioners in southern Frederick County who make a monthly offering for Catholic School Education to support this fund and assist young families desiring a faith-based education for their children. Go to online.factsmgt.com to set up your account and begin. There is a $28 processing fee for this service. The deadline to file is 31 March 2015. If you have questions, call 866-441-4637. You may also direct questions to our parish Business Manager, Michael O'Connor (301-360-9581).


SOCIAL OUTREACH

CATHOLIC CHARITIES of Frederick County provides individual, couple, and family counseling at several locations. Call 301-898-7900 for an appt.

FREDERICK FOOD BANK is the recipient of non-perishable food items placed in the baskets located near the entrances before Mass each weekend.

FREDERICK RESCUE MISSION is the recipient of clean and usable clothing placed in the receptacles located near the rest rooms each weekend.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY provides financial assistance to those in need through donations to the poor box. For assistance call 301-662-4676.

HELPING HANDS links parishioners with other parishioners needing help with errands, transportation, household task, etc. Call 301-360-9581.

PROJECT RACHEL offers women and men suffering from abortion trauma a confidential referral to trained counselors and clergy to sort through unresolved feelings and conflicts. Call 410-354-6900 for help.

AUBURN CENTER is a 24-hour crisis pregnancy referral line supported by the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Call 1-800-492-5530.

Mark Your Calendars!

� 29 March �� Passover Seder Please join us from 5:00–7:30 PM in McElroy Hall for a celebration of this sacred meal recalling God's decisive action on behalf of his people—delivering them from slavery in Egypt to freedom in the Promised Land. By learning about the Seder, we can experience more fully the Holy Eucharist and its powerful reminder of our own deliverance from slavery to sin and death. Each household is asked to bring a dish to share. RSVP is required. Please return your registration form (available at the Information Center) by next Sunday 22 March.

� 29 March �� 12th Annual Easter Egg Hunt Let's see if the children can outsmart the Easter Bunny as we set them loose in Cloverhill Park to find the hidden eggs. Please arrive at 2:00 PM; the hunt will

begin promptly at 2:30 PM. Registration forms are due by Sunday 22 March. You may register the weekends of 14/15 March or 21/22 March in the Gathering Space. For more information, call Betsy Mongan (240-626-1449) or Becky Seagraves (301-378-8350).

� 10 April �� Volunteer Appreciation Party All adult volunteers are invited to join us for our annual "Thank You" dinner as we experience a night in romantic Paris, complete with French cuisine. This is our way of showing how grateful we are to our dedicated volunteers. Please sign up in the Gathering Space by the weekend of 28/29 March. Baby sitting is available, but reservations are required at the sign-up table. We welcome volunteer help to make this a beautiful evening. Call Patty Cool (301-694-0491) to see how you can help. Merci Beaucoup!

Frederick Foodbank in Need of Donations: Donations of food have decreased significantly this winter, while the demand for food has increased. Non-perishable foods such as canned fruits and vegetables, canned meats and fishes, juices and drinks, pasta products, canned soups, rice and other staples are greatly needed. Please bring your donations to Mass and place them in the baskets in the entrance hall. Thank you!

WEEKDAY MASS READINGS Monday 16 March .......................Is 65:17-21/Jn 4:43-54 Tuesday 17 March ...........................Ez 47:1-9/Jn 5:1-16 Wednesday 18 March....................Is 49:8-15/Jn 5:17-30 Thursday 19 March........................ 2 Sm 7:4-5a/Mt 1:16 Friday 20 March..................................Wis 2:1a/Jn 7:1-2 Saturday 21 March ................... Jer 11:18-20/Jn 7:40-53

MASS INTENTIONS Monday 3/16 10:30 AM ............................... Dan Quinn Tuesday 3/17 9:15 AM .............................. Bertha Kloc Friday 3/20 630 AM .......................... Vincent Snello Saturday 3/21 5:00 PM ......................William Anderson Sunday 3/22 9:00 AM ...................... SKD Parishioners 11:00 AM ...........................Betty Galaska

Mass intentions may be scheduled to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, other special events, or the lives of deceased

loved ones. Please contact the Parish Office.

Softball? It's not too early! Spring training has begun for the Orioles and the Nationals. So let's think SOFTBALL. Anyone interested in joining or re-joining the SKD/St. John's softball team should contact Bob Eaton at [email protected]. The preliminary

roster is due by 18 March and our first practice dates are scheduled for 22 and 29 March.

Birthright's Annual Spring for Life luncheon will take place at Dutch's Daughter Restaurant on Saturday 21 March. Doors open at noon and lunch will be served at 1:00 PM. Tickets are $30 per person. In addition to lunch, there will be a silent auction and fashion show provided by Alicia L. This is Birthright's primary fund raiser and the proceeds help girls and women who come to us seeking assistance with a crisis pregnancy. Birthright has been serving the Frederick County community for 37 years and it has been with the help and support of the churches that we have been able to make a difference in the lives of so many. Thank you for your continued involvement in saving the lives of the unborn. Registration forms are available at the Information Center.

St. Katharine Drexel Fourth Sunday of Lent 15 March 2015

The Archbishop’s Annual Appeal is now in full swing. Thanks to all who have made a pledge or gift. We have reached $14,640 (24%) of our parish goal of $59,977. If you have not yet done so, you are invited to complete the form you received in the mail or complete a form from the Information Center and return it to the Parish Office as soon as possible.

Lenten Days for Life: Are you looking for a Lenten penance that can save lives? Please consider joining the peaceful prayer vigil at the abortion facility at 801 Toll House Avenue, near FMH. The vigil takes place on Tuesday evenings from 4:30–6:30 PM. For more information, contact Dolores Gebus (301-695-3408).

Married Couples Retreat: Join us at nearby Priestfield, WV on the weekends of 27–29 March or 17–19 April. These retreats have been running for over 35 years and the couples who attend come away feeling spiritually refreshed and enlightened. The priests facilitating the retreats are Fr. John Trigilio, Fr. Paul Schenck, and Fr. Jim Van Dom, OFM. For more information, call Elaine Galeone (410-252-5355).

Drexel Voyager's Seniors Bus Trip: We are planning a trip to Annapolis on Thursday 18 June. Plans are to visit the Charles Carroll home as well as a river cruise. The cost is $50 and registration will begin in early April. All SKD seniors and their

friends are welcome to participate. Make plans to join us for a fun summer day.

Haiti Mission Trip: The Missions Office of the Archdiocese is once again sponsoring its annual trip to Haiti to serve the poor in our partner diocese of Gonaives. They are looking for volunteers between the ages of 16–20 to participate. Those who are interested can download an application or get more information at www.archbalt.org/missions. The application must be completed by 31 March. Email [email protected] or call 410-547-5498 with questions.

During the Winter Months, you can find cancellation information for meetings and events on our website

www.saintdrexel.org, or you can call the Parish Office for a recorded message. Whenever Frederick County Public Schools are closed (not delayed), there

will be no weekday Mass. Except in the event of a major blizzard (when the Archbishop exempts all Catholics from the obligation to attend Mass) weekend Masses are always celebrated as scheduled.

Youth Ministry High School Youth Group will meet on Sunday 15 March from 6:00–8:00 PM in the Music Room. Newcomers and friends from outside the parish are welcome. No RSVP is required, but please bring $2 to cover the cost of pizza and other snacks.

Games Night Service Project, will take place on Thursday 19 March from 6:45–8:15 PM. This special night of outreach to the elderly takes place at Citizen's Nursing Care Facility on Rosemont Avenue. All middle and high school youth are invited to participate. This is a great opportunity to interact with people hungry for companionship and delighted to be visited by the youth of our parish. RSVP is required by contacting Diane at [email protected].

L'Arche Service Project: All middle and high school youth are invited to participate in this monthly outreach to developmentally disabled children and adults at SKD. Join us on Friday 20 March from 6:30–9:00 PM in the Media Center. This is a special event designed to build community among those with and without disabilities. Youth volunteers participate by helping with set-up at 6:30, welcoming the guests at 7:00, interacting with the guests during the course of the activity, and helping with clean-up afterwards. An RSVP is required to [email protected].

Do you enjoy high adventure activities in the great outdoors such as backpacking, camping, sailing, climbing, mountain biking, scuba diving, kayaking, and

skiing? If you've never done any of these things and would like to try one or more , join us for the launch of SKD's Venture Crew 48 on Wednesday 8 April from 7:00–8:30 PM in the Media Center. Venturing is a Boy Scouts of America sponsored program for young men and women ages 14 to 20. All interested youth are invited to come to our kick-off meeting to

learn more about it. For planning purposes, please RSVP to [email protected].

Quest for L'Arche is a group committed to establishing a L'Arche community in the Frederick area. L'Arche, French for "The Ark", was founded in 1964 by Jean Vanier, a Canadian Catholic layman to provide caring homes where people with and without disabilities choose to live together with comfort, spirituality, and respect.

Please join us on Friday 20 March at 7:00 PM for music, fun, and fellowship, at Saint Katharine Drexel. All are welcome. Light refreshments will be served. To support our ongoing journey, donations are gratefully accepted at the door.

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